Confirmations Only for Army and Navy
Washington December 19 The Democratic Senate caucus decided only army and navy appointments by President Taft will be confirmed. They opposed confirming Judge Clinton W Howard of the Western District of Washington and Beverly W Conner district attorney for the Western division of Washington, both recess appointees. Senator Miles Poindexter also opposes these nominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Taft
United States
Senate
Army
Navy
Eral Court
Western District of
Beverly W. Conner
Western Division
Howard
Miles Poindexter
Grand Jury Probes Irene Taylor Murder Case in Wrangell
The grand jury investigates Irene Taylor for the July Wrangell murder at a bawdy house. A witness and a companion of the defendant await grand jury call while the defense claims self defense. Deceased Anderson, a family man, reportedly attacked her. his wife and children were set to leave Seattle to join him when the tragedy occurred.
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Irene Taylor
Anderson
Wrangell
Seattle
The Comet Crew Quits The Ship
The fishing schooner Comet of the San Juan Fish Company unloads at City dock as the fleet, part of the fish trust, stays idle after crews strike. Local fishermen reportedly persuaded the Juneau crew to quit over non union work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Juan Fish Company
City
Fish Trust
Juneau
Reappointment of General Distin as Surveyor General
Gen. Wm. L. Distin, named Surveyor General of Alaska by President Taft, previously appointed August 7, 1897. He served under multiple recess and Senate confirmations through 1908, praised for faithful service and lacking strong opposition. Before Alaska, Distin lived in Quincy, Illinois.
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Wm. L. Distin
Alaska
Taft
Senate
Gen. Distin
Gen Distin
Quincy
Illinois
Power Turned On At South Portal Juneau Works
Yesterday afternoon power was energized at the bayside portal of tunnel No. 3 Alaska Juneau works. The new air compressor ran for the first time and will need a day or two more to reach full duty. Some connections remain to be made but officials expect full operation early next week with two machine drills in use. Valentine's Store promotes Christmas shopping with seasonal bargains and a display of cut glass.
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Bayside
Tunnel No. 3
Alaska-Juneau Works
Grand Juror Excused Over Secret Indictment Reflections
A. J. Achison, grand jury member, was excused this morning after seeking to return home to Skagway. He stated he would not leave until steps are taken to clear the grand jury from the reflection cast by a publication about an alleged secret indictment.
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A. J. Achison
Skagway
Hke
Grand Jury
Jake Williams Trials On Indian Liquor Charge In District Court
The district court convened at 10 o'clock this morning. Grand jury reported not a true bill against Chas Davenport charged with giving liquor to Indians and he was released. True bills on the same charge were reported against R Baker and Walter Bridson. John Williams known as Jake Williams went to trial on the charge of giving liquor to other Indians. Jury selection consumed the day with special venires ordered. court recessed at 2:15 for fresh timber. Samuel Carlson pled guilty to liquor to Indians and Baker and Bridson were arraigned. Cobb named as attorney for Baker.
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Chas. Davenport
R. Baker
Walter Bridson
John Williams
Jake” Williams
Jake Williams
Samuel Carlson
J. H. Cobb
Baker
Bridson
Jaeger Erickson New Building Under Construction
The Empire reviews the Jaeger and Erickson theatre project on Franklin Street Tacoma. E H Sherman the contractor states the earth foundation and fire proof plastering meet city building codes. The structure includes two front exits, an incline to doors, under-stage passage plans, and a lodge space above with completion targeted for January 1.
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Sherman
Gold Street
Orpheum
Plot Reported to Blow Up Federal Building
Indianapolis dispatch reports United States Secret Service agents are investigating an alleged plot to blow up the federal building where government guards are stationed during the dynamite conspiracy trials.
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Indianapolis
United States Secret Service
Federal
Russia Refuses to Touch Jewish Question
The Russian Foreign Ministry remains firm on not addressing Jewish rights even when invoked by American citizenship. Interior policy toward Jews grows harsher, with signs the issue could draw foreign action. Ambassador Bakhmetieff reports Wilson administration may demand no discrimination, risking a deadlock in Russo American relations over passports and policy.
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ST. Petersburg
Ministry of the Interior
Bakhmetieff
Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Russia
Taft Commutes Hillman Sentence in Real Estate Swindle Case
Seattle December report that President Taft has commuted Clarence D Hillman from two years in the penitentiary to one year for illegal use of the malls in a federal court real estate swindle. The conviction stands, with the reduced term reflecting the executive action.
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Seattle
Taft
Clarence D. Hillman
Hillman
Way to Select Postmasters
Senator Bristow in a Senate bill proposes a preference primary to guide postmaster appointments. The measure aims to influence selections by elevating voter or party input in choosing postmasters.
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Washington
Bristow
Senate
Bootleggers War In Arkansas State
In Fort Smith Arkansas on December 19 a bitter crusade against whiskey peddlers has escalated to virtual war between town officials and bootleggers. Last night the mayoral and prosecuting attorney offices in Leslie were dynamited and wrecked.
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Fort Smith
Ark
Leslie
Taft Defends Postmaster Civil Service Move
President Taft rejects critics who called the fourth class postmasters change political. He asserts the move is not political and emphasizes civil service reform as truth. He spoke in Washington on December 19 in response to congressional objections.
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Washington
Taft
Congress
Will Carleton Dies in New York at Sixty
Will Carleton poet and author died in New York yesterday from pneumonia. He was sixty years old.
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New York
Will Carleton
Taft to Panama Trip Begins From Washington Tonight
President Taft and his family depart Washington tonight for a southern stop at Key West before continuing to Panama, with preparations underway for the lengthy international journey.
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Washington
Taft
Key West
Panama
Secret peace talks make little progress in London
London dispatch reports that peace plenipotentiaries hold secret meetings with scant progress toward a basis of agreement. Greece’s ongoing military operations continue to cause unease in diplomatic circles.
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London
Greece
The Goldstein Store Extends Hours This Week
The Goldstein Store will remain open this week starting tonight and continues until nine p m each evening.
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Goldstein
Combine Barnette Indictments in Washington-Alaska bank case
Valdez December 19 four indictments for embezzlement against E T Barnette former president of the wrecked Washington Alaska bank at Fairbanks have been combined A special venue for thirty fur ore was issued returnable this morning at ten o clockJurors began to be empaneled and a jury is expected to be secured today
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Valdez
E. T. Barnette
Washington-Alaska Bank of
Fairbanks
Wilson Guest at Birthplace in Staunton
Staunton Virginia December 19 President-elect Woodrow Wilson plans to arrive Friday evening December 20 to be entertained at the house where he was born on the fifty sixth anniversary of his birth. Citizens expect a lively reception. He will return to Princeton on Saturday per current plans.
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Staunton
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Princeton
Railroad to take over Puget Sound extension
Chicago officials announced at the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul offices that the Chicago Milwaukee Puget Sound line will be taken over shortly. The Puget Sound extension currently operates as part of the Chicago Milwaukee and Puget Sound system.
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Puget Sound Road
Chicago
Chicago, Milwaukee
Goethals to Accept Canal Zone Governorship
Colonel George W. Goethals will accept the Canal Zone governorship offered by President Taft. The appointment, announced from Washington, will fall under the army and navy category and is not expected to meet opposition.
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Washington
George W. Goethals
Isthmian Canal Commission
Canal Zone
Taft
Army
Navy
Pacification of Philippines Quickened by Arcani Death
Manila December 19 The pacification of the Philippine islands accelerated by the killing of outlaw Arcani in a personal encounter with Lieut. E. H. Johnson of the Philippine constabulary. Arcani had long conducted guerrilla warfare and troubled the government for years.
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Manila
P. I
Philippine Islands
United States
Arcani
E. H. Johnson
Philippine Constabulary
Arcan
Women Suffragists Thin Out On Albany March
From New York to Albany a large suffrage march dwindled to three by Peekskill. The bedraggled trio reached Peekskill after days of hardship, with plans to continue on foot to Albany if needed. A note mentions the new Gold Belt City spoon by Winter and Pond.
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Peekskill
N. Y
New York
Albany
Winter & Pond
Furs And Autos for England Trade Boom Reported
London reports show a surge in shopping and employment across industries, with autos furs and Christmas gifts selling fast. Free trade papers praise the expansion while protectionists concede the boom, as Bond Street and Regent Street activity surpasses last year’s pre Christmas two weeks. Advertising revenues in major London papers also set records.
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London
John Bull
London Daily Mail
British Isles
Free Trade
Britahn
Germany
United States
Bond Street
Regent Street
Woman Bluebeard Said To Be Alive
LaPorte Indiana police report indicates Mrs Belle Gunness, once dubbed the female Bluebeard for numerous murders on a Laporte area farm, is alive and living in Lethbridge Alberta. An accomplice received a life sentence. Gunness disappeared amid suspicion of suicide.
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Laporte
Ind
Belle Gunness
Lethbridge
Alberta
Gunnes
Undertaker's Startles City Taxicab Death Note
Hugh Mac Dougall, a prominent dry goods merchant, entered a taxicab in St Louis on December 14 and shot himself in the temple with a revolver, dying instantly near an undertaking establishment. No reason was given for the act.
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ST. Louis
Hugh MacDougall
McCombs Named Likely to Help Run Wilson Administration
Princeton Dec 19 President elect Wilson said William F McCombs would be one of the men to help run the government and that he had discussed a proposed meeting with Bryan with McCombs.
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Princeton
N. J
Wilson
William F. McCombs
Washington
Hanson Burial Arrangements in Juneau Planned
Emery Valentine received a wire from Hans Hansons nephew requesting burial in Juneau. John Wahl and other friends are arranging the funeral this afternoon, with details to be announced later.
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Emery Valentine
Hans Hanson
Juneau
Mr. Valentine
John Wahl
Georgia Ship Due From Sitka Tomorrow
A vessel named Georgia is scheduled to depart Sitka and reach its destination by tomorrow. Local authorities have not released further details about cargo or the voyage.
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Georgia
Sitka
New Salmon Breeding Preserves In Alaska Ordered
Secretary Charles Nagel issues an order creating salmon breeding preserves in Alaska. Fishing prohibition will apply to all tributaries of Cook inlet and lakes and streams including Byak lake Anan Naha and other streams used by humpback salmon. Effective January 1 1913.
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Secretary of Commerce and Labor
Charles Nagel
Cook Inlet
Byak Lake
Anan
Naha
Money Trust In Control Of Billions
Washington reports the money trust investigation showing Interlocking bank directors linked to J P Morgan Co and a phalanx of banks directing about 25 billion dollars. Former Senator Foraker recalled Camp and Winkfield selling Archbold oil letters to Hearst. The Burnett immigration bill clearing literacy tests awaits Senate action.
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Gan & Co
Morgan& Co
Foraker
Ohio
Charles 8. Camp
W. W.winkield
Archbold Standard Oil
Hearst
Camp
Broadway
Winkfield
Archbold
Serb Albania Autonomy Bargain Reaches Terms
Belgrade dispatch reports an adjustment in the Austro-Servian dispute. Serbia will recognize Albanian autonomy and receive a commercial port on the Albanian coast, linked to Serbia by a neutral railway. The arrangement aims to secure sea access while preserving Balkan balance amid broader Turkish and regional concerns.
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London
Belgrade
The
Daily Mail
Servia
Albania
Morgan speaks in own behalf before congressional inquiry
J Pierpont Morgan testified before the congressional committee probing the money trust. He favored allowing interstate corporations to deposit funds with private bankers without restrictions. Morgan admitted being a private banker but denied influence. he did not rule out stricter limits for private banks.
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Washington
Congressional Committee
J. Pierpont Morgan
Morgan
Morgan denies money trust claim before committee
Washington December 19 J Pierpont Morgan testified there is no money trust stating all the banks in Christendom could not control money. He defended the integrity of the banking system during the investigation into financial concerns.
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Washington
Money Trust Investigation Committee
J. Pierpont Morgan
Christendom
Surgeon Geo B Torney Reappointed in Army
Washington reports Dr. Geo B Torney has been reappointed Surgeon of the United States Army. The Mariposa sails from Seattle on December 20 and is due in Juneau en route to the Westward on December 23.
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Washington
Geo. B. Torney
United States Army
Seattle
Juneau
Austria Seizes Servian Flour Shipment at Fiume
A Belgrade dispatch to the Times reports Austro Hungarian authorities stopped the steamer Hege disch at Fiume with a cargo of flour destined for the Servian army at Durazzo. Austria intends to confiscate the flour for its own use, mirroring Turkey's earlier action on Servian guns. Another dispatch notes King Peter's fainting spells raising health concerns.
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London
Belgrade
the Times
Fiume
Durazzo
Austria
Turkey
Peter
Femmer and Ritter Express Advertising Notice
Femmer and Ritter offer all drawing and housing services with satisfaction guaranteed and reasonable prices. Coal delivered promptly. Express service at Stand Burford's Corner. Phone 314. Residence phones 402 or 408.
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Coa
Femmer & Ritter’s Express
Burford's Corner
Aes
Taft to Accept Yale Law Professorship
Washington dispatch reports President Taft will resign March 4 and then accept a Yale University appointment as Kent professor of law. The decision follows several days of consideration and was announced last night.
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Washington
William H. Taft
Kent
Yale University
Taft
Famous Hotel Man Dies by Own Action in Seine
Paris December 19 The body of Jean Wetsel a Parisian hotel manager known to travelers worldwide was found in the Seine today. He had suffered financial reversals in recent years and lost his fortune, though he had been connected with leading hotels across Paris and the European continent and was renowned for his genial temperament and many friends.
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Paris
Jean Wetsel
Seine
Wetzel
No General Pension Bill in House Omnibus Private Pensions Planned
Washington December 19 The Democratic pension program in the House is settled with committees deciding not to make a general pension decision. Chairman Sherwood said private pension bills affecting several hundred persons will be consolidated into one two or three omnibus private pension measures.
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Washington
House
Sherwood
Bank Adopts Finger Print System in St Louis
Commonwealth Trust Company adopts fingerprint identification for savings accounts. First St Louis financial institution to use the method to prevent forgery, especially aiding deposits from foreigners who cannot sign in English. Faced with the risk of forged signatures, the bank founder notes the system enhances security as new accounts open.
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ST. Louis
Commonwealth Trust Company
Christmas gifts at E Valentine’s Jewelry Store Juneau
A fragment describes a holiday showcase offering gold mounted fountain pens and various gifts at E Valentine’s Jewelry Store in Juneau. It notes inexpensive, useful and beautiful Christmas gifts and mentions hot chili beans and Lockie McKinnon’s Mayflower in passing.
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E. Valentine's Jewelry Store
Juneau
Lockie McKinnon
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South Portal
Valentine's Store
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MR. Taft
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Athens
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England
Bluebeard
Undertaker
Washington, D. C
Thor
J. P. Mor
Matin
Constantinople
Kiami Pasha
Grand Visieg Ie
Adrianople
Balkan Federation
Kirmi
Kiami
J. P. Morgan
Gen. Torney
Christman
Valentine
Son
Femmer & Ritter
Empire Ofice
Rce
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